The Mind Over Finger Podcast

Learn a clear, actionable framework to help you manage performance anxiety and play with confidence.

·         The 3 pillars: preparation, conditioning, and mind management

·         Why traditiona…

Discover how to use the Self-Coaching Model to better understand your mindset, manage your emotions, and create lasting progress in your music.

·         Why mindset shapes your practice results

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In this episode, you’ll learn a simple and powerful mindset tool that helps you understand and shift the thoughts, feelings, and actions that shape your musical results.

·         The five-part Self…

This episode explores five mindset and strategy shifts that help you stay energized, focused, and motivated in your musical journey.

·        How overcommitting drains progress

·        Turning com…

This episode explores five common practice pitfalls that can quietly sabotage your progress — and how to overcome them with clarity and confidence.

·         Why self-awareness is key to real growth

This episode explores how harsh self-talk holds you back and how practicing self-compassion can unlock real progress.

·         Why judgment creates tension and slows learning

·         The differe…

In this episode, we explore the overlooked superpower of patience and how slowing down can actually speed up your progress.

·         Learn how urgency can sabotage your practice

·         Discover…

In this episode, we explore the concept of "Mind Over Finger" — aligning your mind before taking physical action.

·         Discover how mental, emotional, and intellectual alignment boosts progress

In this episode, I share powerful takeaways from 13 renowned performers and educators, including Rachel Barton Pine, Tom Hooten, Kim Kashkashian, Vijay Gupta, and Elizabeth Rowe.

Discover how world-c…

This episode kicks off the Reset and Rise summer transformation series with the Joyful Practice Challenge. You’ll explore simple prompts designed to help you reconnect with presence, boost effectiven…

In this episode, we explore one of the biggest mindset blocks musicians face: the belief that you're not ready. I break down why waiting for readiness keeps you stuck and how taking action before you…

In this episode, we explore why overthinking and fear take over in performance, even when you’re fully prepared. You’ll learn what’s really happening in your brain under pressure, why trying to fight…

In this episode, I explore one of the most important (and most avoided) questions musicians face: Is investing in yourself really worth it?

You'll hear:

• How to tell the difference between an expense…

In this episode, violinist Nikki Chooi shares how he rebuilt trust in his playing after formal training, refined his approach to practicing, and found balance between precision and expression in pe…

You’ve practiced the techniques. You’ve done the mindset work. But when it’s time to perform, everything seems to disappear.

In this episode, I explore why musicians often struggle to access what the…

If you’ve ever felt stuck, even though you know what to do, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing the five key prompts from The Musician’s Edge Challenge that have helped hundreds of musicians gai…

In this episode, I share a personal story about preparing for a major event—and struggling to find joy in the process.

We explore:

• Why it’s normal to feel disconnected from familiar repertoire
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In this episode, bassist and educator Nina DeCesare shares the mindset and strategies that have helped her build a confident and fulfilling career in music. We explore what it means to practice wit…

You’re putting in the work, but something’s not clicking when it counts. Why does your playing still feel inconsistent—even though you’re practicing hard?

In this episode, I’m bringing two essential …

Many musicians feel stuck in a single career path, believing that success means following a traditional trajectory. But what if true success is about expanding, not staying locked into one role?

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